KEITH WALKER
Chicago,IL
Summary
Performance-driven 30-year professional passionate about developing and managing relationships. Regarded for exceptional analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills. Experienced in change and team management responsible for hiring and developing professional staff. Areas of expertise include Project Management, Business Development, Relationship & Risk Management, and Credit Analysis/Structuring. Effectively aligns systems for compliance with business, policy, and regulatory requirements. Results-oriented critical thinking communicator well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President/ Sr. Relationship Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Cultivated strong relationships as SME, with key stakeholders, including over 400 customers, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success defined by revenue growth..
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability ($1MM annually) while mitigating risks.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flow and productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Vice President/ Relationship Managing Team Le
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Created a formalized specialized industry team with a business case and change management strategy, delivery model, and projects focused on the growth of the Homeowner Association Industry (HOA) to over $250MM.
- Responsible for centralizing existing customers and targeting new customer relationships garnering the attention of C-Suite Leaders regarding profitability of this segment of business.
- Established performance goals for the department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
Vice President/Relationship Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Responsible for upfront deal sourcing, structuring, negotiation and execution of financing solutions for refinancing, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and capital improvement financing. Over $50MM annually.
- Industries included service, manufacturing, construction, distribution, retail and healthcare
- Services provided include lending, investments, and cash management
- Prospected directly to CFOs, Presidents, Treasurers, and Owners of public and private companies to source new business.
Financial Credit Analyst
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved in extending credit up to $20MM per client.
- Conducted financial reviews of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Monitored credit accounts routinely to identify and mitigate issues and prevent losses.
- Enhanced credit risk assessment by conducting thorough financial statement analysis and cash flow projections.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements through diligent documentation of all credit decisions.
Bank Sr. Field Examiner - Team Lead
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Redefined audit program to reduce cost, and recruited, hired, trained, developed, and managed a team of 10 auditors.
- Performed new & recurring collateral audits for all complex credit arrangements including Asset Based Lending and distressed loan relationships.
- Conducted regular training sessions for junior examiners, sharing expertise on proper examination techniques and protocols.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before each project start, ensuring the safety of all team members and minimizing potential issues during examinations.
Special Project Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Responsible for improving performance, processes and procedures of several teams.
- Developed stop gap procedures on low performing team to improve information flow and dissemination.
- Developed and administered tracking program for customer calls to ensure 100% compliance in customer placements.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Bank Field Examiner
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Performed new and recurring collateral audits for over 50 companies annually in the manufacturing, service, healthcare, agribusiness industries, included Bank Syndicated deals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry regulations and best practices, ensuring accurate assessments during field examinations.
- Performed meticulous inspections on-site facilities to ensure compliance with necessary requirements and regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication, fostering trust in our services and promoting repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of field examinations, contributing to overall project success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1989
Skills
- Team Leadership/Training & Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making/Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Presentations
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Risk Management
Certification
- Management Development Program Certification-BMO Harris Bank N.A./ Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Courses
- Certified Manager of Community Associations Designation - CMCA
Active Boards
- Anderson, Booker, McNeil - Chicago, IL (2004 - Present)
- The Westside Media Project - Chicago, IL (2005 - Present)
- South East Chicago Commission - Chicago, IL (2017 - Present)
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
4-day work weekCompany CultureWork-life balanceWork from home optionPersonal development programsAccomplishments
- Authored and Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of a revamped cost-cutting audit program still in use by my previous organization.
- Achieved excellent customer service scores through developing a rigorous stop-gap process for handling customer complaints and orders effectively helping with reduction in staff attrition.
- Increased visibility for my employer within the Community Association industry for which I am still recognized.
Timeline
Vice President/ Sr. Relationship Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2014 - 07.2019
Vice President/ Relationship Managing Team Le
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Vice President/Relationship Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2002 - 01.2010
Financial Credit Analyst
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bank Sr. Field Examiner - Team Lead
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1997 - 01.2000
Special Project Manager
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bank Field Examiner
BMO HARRIS Bank N.A.
01.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Michigan State University
- Management Development Program Certification-BMO Harris Bank N.A./ Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Courses
- Certified Manager of Community Associations Designation - CMCA
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